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R933 XOM

1998 Triumph Thunderbird

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

20,658 mi
Last recorded20,658 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Thunderbird15,472 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR933 XOM
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 20,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Sidecar (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Steering slightly out of alignment

Fail 16 Jul 2024 20,652 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rear tyre fitted to front (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Sidecar (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Steering slightly out of alignment

Pass 9 Aug 2019 20,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

side car tyre side wall slightly split

steering slightly out of alignment

Fail 30 Jul 2019 20,342 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

side car tyre side wall slightly split

steering slightly out of alignment

Pass 5 May 2017 19,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 19,403 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp nearside indicator flashes with side car indicator (1.5.1c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s rear tyre fitted to front (4.1.2e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies side car stop light (1.3.1a)

Sidecar front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 17,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 17,948 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 15,051 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 21 May 2014 15,051 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Nearside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

rear coil spring loose when wheel off the ground

rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,021 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

horn output slightly reduced

Fail 15 Oct 2011 14,086 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 14,086 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 12,948 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 12,719 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 12,697 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 12,114 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 11,145 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 10,222 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird?

Based on 66,789 MOT tests across 6,108 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
540
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
6,108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 473
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 371
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 285
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 249
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 173
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R933 XOM is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 15,472 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 473 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R933 XOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R933 XOM is a 1998 Triumph Thunderbird, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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